Istanbul City Break

Overview

The old city, the Bosphorus and the bazaars in one tight, well-paced long weekend. Central hotel, private transfers, and a licensed guide for the historic peninsula.

Highlights

• Guided old-city walk: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome
• Topkapı Palace with skip-the-queue entry
• Bosphorus cruise between Europe and Asia
• Free afternoon in the Grand Bazaar and Spice Market

Day-by-day itinerary

1. 1
   Day 1

   Arrival & Bosphorus evening

   Meet and greet at the airport, private transfer to your hotel, and a free evening along the waterfront in Karaköy or Ortaköy.

2. 2
   Day 2

   Historic peninsula

   Full-day guided tour: Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, the Hippodrome and Topkapı Palace, ending in the Grand Bazaar.

3. 3
   Day 3

   Bosphorus cruise & Asian side

   Morning cruise under both bridges, then Kadıköy market, Çamlıca hill and a free afternoon.

4. 4
   Day 4

   Departure

   Breakfast, late checkout where available, and a private transfer back to the airport.